A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Telephonists in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
John Wright, 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
View of Sarsfiels Street 1970.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
The repatriation of the body of Frank Stagg at Shannon Airport from Wakefield Prison in Britain where he died on hunger strike on 12 February 1976.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mr. Callanan of Boyds in 1971
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
The style of a prospective champion. Don O Connell who leavs for the United States on a tennis scholarship on Monday next, seen in practice atthe Limerick Lawn Tennis Club.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Quarry Players press conference
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Launching of new book on the history of Limerick at Cruise's Hotel 1971
Skal Club, Shannon, Trip to Tokyo in 1970.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
River Shannon, Limerick, in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
The repatriation of the body of Frank Stagg at Shannon Airport from Wakefield Prison in Britain where he died on hunger strike on 12 February 1976.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Killaloe in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970,featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Gardai try to hold back protesters from Springboks bus at Colbert Station
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Cast of The Mikado at Confraternity Hall (now the Belltable Arts Centre) in 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
The repatriation of the body of Frank Stagg at Shannon Airport from Wakefield Prison in Britain where he died on hunger strike on 12 February 1976.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Group photo at the Muintir na Tire Lecture at Cruise's
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Car crash at Union Cross, Ennis road
Presentation to Mr. B. Hanrahan, retiring from ESSO, at Limerick Inn, 1976
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Killaloe in 1971
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.